Candidates in conversation Oct. 29

Friday

Oct 26, 2012 at 3:15 AM

DOVER — Community Partners is hosting an informational meeting and conversation with Strafford County candidates on Monday, Oct. 29, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Hellenic Center on Long Hill Road in Dover. Candidates from every ward in the county have been invited.As the state designated Community Mental Health Center and Area Agency for Developmental Services, Community Partners annually serves over 3,600 residents. The majority of their budget comes from appropriations approved in Concord by elected officials. The event is designed to educate candidates about the services provided by and need for Community Mental Health Centers and the Area Agency for Developmental Services.“We host this forum every election year. The event fosters meaningful conversation between candidates, consumers, staff and others concerned about our mission,” noted Brian Collins, Community Partners’ Executive Director.The event will feature a presentation about Community Partners, addresses to the audience by district wide candidates and small group discussions by wards. A light buffet dinner will be provided. The public is invited to attend and is requested to RSVP to Martha Green at (603) 516-9537.